The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

€ 81,300
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) BMW M550d BluePerformance
€ 71,000
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M550d BluePerformance is 0.2 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
57.2
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.3
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)
116.9
193.1
193.3 in
Length
193.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (11 - 16)

General

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
12.4 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
737 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
129.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M550d BluePerformance
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data